{"product_id":"voltaire-and-the-french-enlightenment-9781026070864","title":"Voltaire and the French Enlightenment","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Will Durant\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: History \u0026amp; Surveys - Modern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Voltaire and the French Enlightenment\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a masterfully written exploration of one of the most influential figures in the history of Western thought. Authored by the renowned philosopher and historian Will Durant, this work examines the life, wit, and intellectual contributions of Fran�ois-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire. Durant situates Voltaire at the heart of the 18th-century Enlightenment, illustrating how his tireless crusade against superstition, intolerance, and tyranny reshaped the European mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative delves into the core tenets of Voltaire's philosophy, from his advocacy for freedom of speech and religious pluralism to his skepticism of established institutions. Through Durant's engaging and accessible prose, readers are introduced to the vibrant world of the French philosophes and the revolutionary ideas that paved the way for modern democratic ideals. This volume serves as both an insightful biography and a profound study of the cultural shift toward reason and humanism. It remains an essential read for anyone interested in the origins of modern liberalism and the enduring power of critical inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47884137955479,"sku":"9781026070864","price":1345.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026070864.webp?v=1781106053","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/voltaire-and-the-french-enlightenment-9781026070864","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}